Check Scam

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Watch your accounts

The days are gone where someone can write a check, throw it in the mail and just forget about it.Banks all over the country are warning their customers of a scam where checks are being intercepted before reaching their final destination and the payee and/or the amount is being changed.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Banks warn of check scam

First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S.